Ansell HyFlex® Glove Range Reaches 500 Million Pairs in Sales

RED BANK, New Jersey, MELBOURNE, Australia, and BRUSSELS, November
15, 2011 (ots/PRNewswire) --

In just 15 years, Ansell's best-selling brand sells 500M pairs
worldwide

Ansell, global leader in health and safety solutions with over a
century of expertise, has today reached a historic milestone - the
sale of its 500 millionth pair of HyFlex(R) gloves.

Since its creation, the HyFlex [http://www.ansell.com/corporate/
en/products-brands/industrial-gbu/hyflex ] (R) brand has become the
number one selling industrial glove around the world, with over half
a million workers wearing it daily in a wide variety of industries.
When first introducing HyFlex(R) in 1996, Ansell for the first time
demonstrated how optimal protection does not mean one needs to give
in on comfort.

Ever since its first launch, the original HyFlex(R) concept has
set a benchmark for industry players active in this category. In 15
years, HyFlex(R) has gained critical recognition and market share for
its winning combination of ergonomic design, comfort and superior
mechanical protection. Today, the HyFlex(R) range extends to 28
individual styles, ensuring that there is a glove that fits every
worker's job performance requirements and comfort expectations.

Magnus Nicolin, CEO of Ansell Ltd, said: "In just 15 years,
Ansell [http://www.ansell.com/corporate/en/home ] has sold 500
million pairs of HyFlex(R) gloves. This milestone pays tribute to the
HyFlex(R) original brand concept which is all about delivering
protection and comfort without compromise. With innovation being the
hallmark of the HyFlex(R) glove range success today, Ansell is
committed to continue to innovate and develop new ways of ensuring
that our HyFlex(R) series remains in pole position, and is the number
one choice for workers across the globe."

The HyFlex(R) brand is the most comprehensive light-duty
synthetic portfolio in the industry. Its world-leading patented
Zonz(TM) Knit Technology reduces hand fatigue by providing stress
release in the knuckle areas, setting new standards in the market.

HyFlex(R) is a registered trademark of Ansell Ltd. or one of its
affiliates.

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Contact:
For more information: Ansell Media Relations: Wouter Piepers, GCC
- Ansell, Tel: +322-5287400 / +32-478335632, wpiepers@eu.ansell.com;
Claire
Keane/Grace Milton, Edelman PR, Tel. +353-1-678-9333,
Claire.keane@edelman.com, grace.milton@edelman.com; Ansell Investor
Relations: David Graham, I.R. - Ansell, Tel: +613-9270-7215 /
+61-4011-40749 dgraham@ap.ansell.com